Graham McKay

GRAHAM McKAY grew up in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on the banks of the Merrimack River. His early fascination with boats and maritime history drew him to sailing tall ships. After attending Harvard for economics and baseball, he sought to experience the maritime industry from all angles. Graham spent time as a commercial fisherman, professional sailor, fisheries scientist, and commercial diver. In 2006, he attended the University of Bristol, England, for a masters degree in Maritime History and Archaeology. Upon his return to the states, Graham split his time building boats at Lowell’s Boat Shop in Amesbury and as a captain for the Ocean Classroom Foundation. He is the emerging Executive Director of Lowell’s Boat Shop which, in addition to being a wooden boat shop, is also a fully functioning museum and education center. Graham lives in Newburyport, Massachusetts, with his lovely and patient girlfriend Abbie and their dog Niki.